Galoot Meaning in English
word
ɡəˈluːt
guh-LOOT
ɡˈæluːt
guh-LOOT
Definition
A galoot is an informal term for a clumsy, awkward, or foolish man, often someone who is large or acts silly.
Usage & Nuances
"Galoot" is dated and always informal, usually playful or mildly insulting. Often used when talking about someone acting silly, clumsy, or too big for their surroundings. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: patán - grandullónPortuguese (BR): grandalhão - broncoPortuguese (PT): grandalhão - broncoChinese (Simplified): 大个子（常指笨拙的人）Chinese (Traditional): 大個子（常指笨拙的人）Hindi: मूर्ख बड़ा आदमीArabic: غبي طويل القامةBengali: বোকা - গর্দভ - গঁদাRussian: увалень - олухJapanese: どじ - まぬけVietnamese: đồ vụng về - anh chàng ngốc nghếchKorean: 얼간이 - 덩치 큰 바보Turkish: sakar - ayıUrdu: بھدّا آدمی - اناڑی آدمیIndonesian: orang ceroboh - orang dungu
Example Sentences
Who is that galoot by the door?
basic
Don’t be such a galoot!
basic
That galoot tripped over his own feet.
basic
He’s a real galoot but we love him anyway.
natural
I felt like a galoot in that tiny chair.
natural
Watch out, you galoot! You almost broke the vase.
natural